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Breaking News – Murder in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhdLxydxfhE Cobourg Police are looking for suspects following a deadly shooting in downtown Cobourg on Monday, June 27, 2022. The shooting
Alnwick/Haldimand Celebrates Canada Day in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt1pN3sdFGc Canada Day Celebrations wee held on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Haldimand Memorial Arena in Grafton. Traditionally, Alnwick/Haldimand celebrates the
Four People Taken To Hospital Following Multi-Vehicle Collision Involving Transport on Highway 401 Near Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-ZF4lfyLJQ&t=3s Three people were transported to hospital and one was air-lifted to a Toronto trauma centre following a multi-vehicle collision
15th Annual Pet Palooza Raises Funds for The Big Doghouse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToUr9EG5mIk Justin’s Pet Store’s 15th annual Pet Palooza was held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 in Cobourg. The event took place
Cobourg Fire Department Taught “Priceless” Auto Extrication Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWAAZ8HHJDU Members of the Cobourg Fire Department took apart a number of vehicles over the course of four days practising
Small Grass Fire Extinguished Quickly by Firefighters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Sk1tATEWr0 Cobourg Fire Department quickly extinguished a small grass fire on Friday, June 24, 2022. Firefighters were called at approximately 10:50
Municipality of Port Hope Councillors Make Recommendation for Walton Street Design
At a Special Meeting of the Works and Engineering Committee held on Wednesday, June 22, Members of Council selected
No Injuries As Car Drives Through Metal Fence in Victoria Park Campground in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK9W3y-dgcI It’s a miracle no one was seriously injured after a vehicle drove through the metal fence of the Victoria
Welcome Home Smitty!
Three time Stanley Cup winner Steve Smith was welcomed home on Thursday, June 23, 2022 by getting one of
OPP Record Checks Moving Online
New process is quick, easy and secure The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is moving record checks online as of June
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Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Breaking News – OFM Unable to Determine Cause of Fatal Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFnE2JTEY9U The Office of the Fire Marshal was unable to determine the cause of a fatal fire at a Northumberland
Cobourg Mayor Issues Statement Following Northumberland County Warden’s Statement
Friday, January 30, 2026 Statement from the Office of the Mayor I have never directly said or inferred ever the sentiments
Update – Video – Photo Gallery – Investigators Discover Body Found at Colborne Fire Scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvUu6WuQdjY A brother and sister stood waiting for any news after their mother was missing after fire engulfed the Northumberland County
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
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Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
- Crime
OPP – Nearly 600 Stolen Vehicles Recovered as a Result of Project Vector
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
OPP – Over 30 People Arrested Regarding Auto Thefts
Thirty-four individuals residing in Montréal and the surrounding area have been arrested following a joint forces operation between the
OPP – 274 Illegal Firearms Seized in Record Breaking Drug Bust
Province's largest seizure of handguns and assault-style rifles results in 16 arrests, 279 charges and one wanted person The Ontario
Quinte West OPP – Five People Charged with Murder (Names Released)
Five People Charged with Murder Five people have been charged with murder in connection with a death in early January
Durham Regional Police – Suspect Wanted in Killing of Pickering Casino Security Guard
Investigators have released the name and photo of a male wanted in the killing of a Pickering Casino security
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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his